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A billing and coding specialist observes a colleague perform an unethical act. Which of the following actions should the specialist take?
File a complaint with the provider.
Confront the employee.
Report the incident to a supervisor.
Disregard the incident.
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Report the incident to a supervisor.
Rationale: You have an obligation to follow the chain of command and report unethical or potentially illegal behavior so it can be investigated and corrected. Confronting the colleague or filing directly with a provider may be inappropriate or unsafe; disregarding is unacceptable. If the supervisor does not act or the situation involves criminal activity (fraud, patient harm), escalate to compliance/HR or appropriate authorities.
Rationale: You have an obligation to follow the chain of command and report unethical or potentially illegal behavior so it can be investigated and corrected. Confronting the colleague or filing directly with a provider may be inappropriate or unsafe; disregarding is unacceptable. If the supervisor does not act or the situation involves criminal activity (fraud, patient harm), escalate to compliance/HR or appropriate authorities.
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